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Stāsta Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmijas profesore, JVLMA Muzikoloģijas katedras Etnomuzikoloģijas klases vadītāja, Zinātniski pētnieciskā centra vadošā pētniece Anda Beitāne; raidījuma producente – Maruta Rubeze Laikā, kad notiek diskusijas par dažādu pieminekļu nojaukšanu, pārvietošanu vai pārzāģēšanu, šķiet pamācoši atcerēties Johana Gotfrīda Herdera (Johann Gottfried Herder, 1744-1803, vācu dzejnieks, teologs, filozofs, cita starpā arī jēdziena "tautasdziesma" – Volkslied – radītājs) pieminekļa stāstu, ko pirms kāda laika publicējām grāmatā, tulkojot tās nosaukumu no angļu valodas: "Pieredze un ekspektācijas: "Nākotne no pagātnes" mūzikas radīšanā", kurā iekļauti dažādu valstu etnomuzikologu raksti. Viena no šīs grāmatas tēmām bija saistīta ar Herdera vārdu. Izrādās, ka citzemju tradicionālās mūzikas pētniekiem Rīga visupirms asociējas tieši ar Johanu Gotfrīdu Herderu, kurš šeit dzīvoja un strādāja laikā no 1764. līdz 1769. gadam. Herdera krūšutēls, visnotaļ nemanāms un tūristu pūļu neieskauts, stāv Herdera laukumā blakus Rīgas Domam. Tas izgatavots Minhenē, kopējot Johana Nepomuka Šallera (Johann Nepomuk Schaller) 1850. gadā darinātās pilna auguma skulptūras krūšutēla daļu, kas atrodas Svēto Pētera un Pāvila baznīcas priekšā Veimārā (Asmuß, 1871, 78; Spārītis, 2005, 103). Rīgas krūšutēla postamentu veidoja arhitekts Heinrihs Karls Šēls (Heinrich Karl Scheel), un tas bija izgatavots no tolaik populārā čuguna ar piemiņas uzrakstiem visās pusēs. Atsaucoties uz Ojāru Spārīti, iniciatīva uzcelt Herderam veltītu pieminekli Rīgā radās pēc Rīgas vaļņu nojaukšanas 1863. gadā un Rīgas Doma rekonstrukcijas darbu uzsākšanas. Pieminekļa atrašanās vieta tika izvēlēta, balstoties uz aptuvenu informāciju par to, ka Herders varētu būt dzīvojis vienā no mājām, kas robežojās ar laukumu. Pieminekļa svinīgā atklāšana notika simboliskajā 1864. gada 25. augustā, tieši 100 gadus pēc dienas, kad Herders ieradās Rīgā (Spārītis, 2005, 102–103). Pārdzīvojis evakuāciju Pirmā pasaules kara laikā un Otro pasaules karu, Herdera piemineklis tika demontēts 20. gadsimta 50. gadu vidū kopā ar citiem pieminekļiem, kas nepatika okupācijas režīmam. Postaments tika izkausēts, bet krūšutēlu izglāba cilvēki, kuri strādāja Rīgas Valsts vēstures muzejā, ko šodien pazīstam kā Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzeju, un kas joprojām atrodas blakus piemineklim Herdera laukumā. Vēlāk tas tika pārvietots uz Rīgas Ārzemju mākslas muzeju (Vilciņa 2005). 1959. gadā tika plānota Vācijas Demokrātiskās Republikas līderu – Valtera Ulbrihta (Walter Ulbricht) un Oto Grotevola (Otto Grotewohl) – vizīte Padomju Savienībā. Ziņas par šīs delegācijas otro dienu, kas tika pavadīta Rīgā, kur apsveikuma uzrunu teica PSRS kompartijas vadītājs Ņikita Hruščovs, atrodamas laikraksta "Neues Deutschland" 1959. gada 11. jūnija numura pirmajā lappusē ("Stern un Pogrombka", 1959). Viesiem tika gatavota īpaša programma, kuras ietvaros tika nolemts katram gadījumam steigšus atjaunot Herdera krūšutēlu tā sākotnējā vietā, jo viesi varētu uzzināt, ka viņu nacionāli nozīmīgai personībai šeit bijis piemineklis, ko viņi, iespējams, varētu vēlēties aplūkot. Tā raksta šo notikumu lieciniece Rita Vilciņa, piebilstot, ka tas bija liels trieciens tiem, kuri šo pieminekli tikai pirms dažiem gadiem bija noņēmuši, un atbildīgajai personai Kultūras ministrijas Muzeju, mākslas un pieminekļu aizsardzības pārvaldē neatlika nekas cits, kā pēkšņi saslimt. Vilciņai, kura tikko bija pabeigusi vēstures un filozofijas studijas Latvijas Universitātē un sākusi strādāt šajā pārvaldē, tika uzticēts rūpēties par pieminekļa restaurāciju (Vilciņa, 2005). Kā viņa raksta savās atmiņās, ministrijā bija zināms, ka Herdera krūšutēls nav iznīcināts, citādi to nebūtu iespējams atjaunot tik īsā laikā. Problemātiska bija postamenta atjaunošana. Laika trūkuma dēļ nebija iespējams izgatavot precīzu 1864. gada oriģināla kopiju. Vilciņa atceras kultūras ministra vietnieka teikto: "Par uzraksta valodu viss skaidrs – tikai latviešu valodā. Kāpēc rakstīt vāciski, ja nav uzraksta krievu valodā?" (Vilciņa 2005, 123). Tādējādi uz jaunā granīta postamenta bija un ir lasāms pavisam īsi: "Johans Gotfrīds Herders 1744–1803". Šo stāstu noslēgšu ar brīnišķu Ritas Vilciņas citātu: "Postamenta izkalšana notika Rīgas uzņēmumā "Granīts", kur vajadzēja nogādāt arī krūšutēlu. Herdera galvu kara laikā bija skāruši vairāki šāvieni. Likvidēt bojājumus un piestiprināt postamentam krūšutēlu arī bija "Granīta" meistaru uzdevums. Lai pārvestu pieminekļa krūšutēlu no Aizrobežu mākslas muzeja uz darbnīcu, man iedeva ministra personīgo automašīnu "Volga". Kad piebraucu pie Rīgas pils, kur atradās muzejs, pa kāpnēm pretī ar Herderu rokās jau nāca direktora vietnieks zinātniskajā darbā Miķelis Ivanovs. Tālāk es ar Herderu rokās braucu uz darbnīcu. Karā cirstās brūces tika sadziedētas, postaments izgatavots un Johans Gotfrīds Herders atkal stāvēja savā vēsturiskajā vietā Rīgā. Nebija nedz svinīgas atklāšanas ar ziediem un mūziku, nedz informācijas presē. Piemineklis klusējot tika noņemts, klusējot – uzlikts." (Vilciņa, 2005, 124) Avoti Ahmedaja, Ardian and Anda Beitāne, 2023. "Latvia, Riga and JVLMA as Spaces of Musical Experience and Expectation". In Experience and Expectation: The Future From the Past" in Music Making. Ardian Ahmedaja and Anda Beitāne (eds.). Riga: Musica Baltica. 15-30. Asmuß, A. 1871. "Der Herder-Platz in Riga". In Album von Riga. I. Fünfundzwanzig Stahlstiche aus den funfzehn Jahrgängen des Rigaschen Almanachs. Riga: Backer. Harrison, Hope M. 1988. "The Berlin Crisis and the Khrushchev-Ulbricht Summits in Moscow, 9 and 18 June 1959." Introduction, translation, and annotation. Cold War International History Project. Bulletin 11 (Winter 1998). 204–217. Stern, Heinz and Willi Pogrombka. 1959. "Wir stehen fur unsere Freunde ein!" Neues Deutschland. 1959. gada 11. jūnijs.  Spārītis, Ojārs. 2005. "Johana Gotfrīda Herdera piemineklis Rīgā. Vēstures un semantikas aspekti. Das Johann-Gottfried-Herder-Denkmal in Riga. Seine historischen und semantischen Aspekte". In Herders Rīgā. Herder in Riga. Ilze Ščegoļihina (ed.). Riga: Rīgas Doma eveņģēliski luteriskā draudze, Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs. 97–116. Vilciņa, Rita. 2005. "Kā atjaunoja Herdera pieminekli Rīgā. Atmiņas. Wie das Herder-Denkmal wiederhergestellt wurde. Errinerungen". In Herders Rīgā. Herder in Riga. Ilze Ščegoļihina (Ed.). Rīga: Rīgas Doma eveņģēliski luteriskā draudze, Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs, 122–128.

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2. decembrī svinama jaunlatviešu kustības viena no aizsācējiem, Ainažu jūrskolas dibinātāja, latviešu ekonomista, publicista un politiķa Krišjāņa Valdemāra 200. dzimšanas diena. Jāatzīstas, ka līdzās tam Krišjānim Valdemāram, kuru plakātiski zina itin visi - Ainažu jūrskolas dibinātājs, “Pēterburgas Avīžu” redaktors - viņa dzīvesstāstā ir izvēles, kuras saprast ir grūti, neiedziļinoties 19. gadsimta vēstures kontekstā. Ar vēsturniekiem Vitu Zelču un Gintu Apalu pārrunājam Krišjāņa Valdemāra dzīvesstāsta grūtāk saprotamos brīžus 19. gadsimta vēstures kontekstā. Viens no šī raidījuma mērķiem, ir vēlreiz izstāstīt Krišjāņa Valdemāra dzīvesstāstu. Tātad – dzimis viņš ir dzimis Ārlavas Vecjunkuru mājās 1825. gada 2. decembrī. Viņa tēvs Mārtiņš Valdemārs ir Vecjunkuru iegātnis, māte – Marija ir saimniekmeita. Krišjānim Valdemāram, viņa māsai, vēlāk – rakstniecei Marijai Medinskai,  brālim Indriķim, vēlāk – arhivāram un vēsturniekam, bija labas izredzes mantot saimniecību. Taču 1835. gadā, kad Krišjānim Valdemāram ir 10 gadi, viņa tēvs cieš neveiksmi saimniekošanā, ģimene spiesta mājas atstāt un pārcelties uz Sasmaku, tagadējo Valdemārpili. Valdemārpilī nokļuvis, Krišjānis Valdemārs tur uzsāk arī savas skolas gaitas, ko turpina Pūņu muižas skolā, Lubezeres draudzes skolā. Tad jau viņš ir gatavs pieņemt mājskolotāja vietu, uzdien par rakstveža palīgu Rundālē un rakstvedi Lielbērstelē. Pieminēto pirmo lauku inteliģences pulciņu “Baltijas jūras izsmelšanas biedrība” , Valdemārs nodibina strādādams par rakstvedi Ēdolē. Un ir ļoti grūti uzminēt, kāda ir bijusi ģenerālgubernatora Suvorova motivācija, apmaksājot Valdemāram mācības Liepājas Augstākajā apriņķa skolā, kas vēlāk pavēra ceļu uz universitāti. 1859. gadā, Krišjānis Valdemārs pārceļas uz Pēterburgu. Kopš 1862. gada, sākotnēji cenzē, tad kopā ar Juri Alunānu un Krišjāni Baronu rediģē "Pēterburgas Avīzes". Cita starpā iestājas pret kārkluvācietību. Kas jau Maskavas posmā, ap 1867. gadu, kad Krišjānis Valdemārs kļūst par laikraksta "Московские ведомости" līdzstrādnieku, pāraug asā nostājā pret vācu muižniecību. Pēterburgas periodā Krišjānis Valdemārs ir ierēdnis Finanšu ministrijā, 1860. - 1861. gadā lielkņaza Konstantīna uzdevumā apceļo Baltijas jūras piekrasti, iesniedz Krievijas valdībai priekšlikumus par kuģniecības attīstīšanu Baltijas jūrā. 1864. gadā ar tiešu Valdemāra līdzdalību tika izveidota Ainažu jūrskola. Vēl viens veids kā Krišjānis Valdemārs vēlējās palīdzēt nabadzīgākajiem latviešiem tikt pie turības – viņš iepirka lielākas zemju platības Novgorodas guberņā, piedāvājot latviešiem tās apsaimniekošanai. Novgorodas zemju plāns izgāžas. Atmiņās Jānim Kreicbergam Valdemārs stāstījis, ka  izputējušie latviešu zemnieki pat piketējuši Ziemas pils laukumā, kas vedis pie viņa aresta un nopratināšanas. Par Novgorodas zemju neveiksmes ķīlnieku kļūst ne tikai pats Krišjānis Valdemārs, kurš zaudē savu un arī sievas Luīzes pūra naudu. Daudz tiešākā veidā zemnieku neapmierinātībai pretim stāties nākas viņa jaunākajai māsai Marijai. Marija, pirmās laulības uzvārdā Naumane, pārdod īpašumu Sasmakā, un 1865. gadā kopā ar māti pārceļas uz Krišjāņa Valdemāra ierīkoto latviešu koloniju Novgorodas guberņā. Viņai nākas vienai gan pārdzīvot mātes nāvi tūlīt pēc pārcelšanās, gandrīz 17 gadus viņa viena pārvalda Krišjāņa Valdemāra muižu Krievijā. -- Krišjāņa Valdemāra jubileja šogad kā Latvijas nominācija tiek daudzināta UNESCO svinamo gadadienu kalendārā, nesot viņa slavu ārpus Latvijas robežām. Decembra sākumā durvis vērs Valdemāra personībai veltīta plaša izstāde Rīgas Vēstures un kuģniecības muzejā.

Atmiņa ir trausla vērtība ne tikai cilvēka, bet arī kopienas mūžā. Apzinoties dokumentārā mantojuma izzušanas draudus, UNESCO savulaik zveidoja programmu "Pasaules atmiņa". Tās mērķis ir apzināt un saglabāt cilvēces atmiņu, kas fiksēta gravējumos, zīmējumos, grāmatās, dokumentos, vēstulēs, video un audio ierakstos vai jebkādā citā informācijas nesējā, atspoguļojot kādu pasaulei nozīmīgu vēstures notikumu vai pavērsienu.  Par to, kādas atmiņu pērles īpašā vērtē turamas Latvijā un kādi izaicinājumi ir priekšā, lai nākamās paaudzes nesirgtu ar kolektīvo demenci par aizgājušiem laikiem, raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā sarunājas UNESCO Latvijas Nacionālās komisijas Kultūras sektora vadītāja Beāte Lielmane un Rundāles pils muzeja direktore Laura Lūse. -- No 13. līdz 19. oktobrim Latvijā norisinājās UNESCO nedēļa 2025 “Sava laika liecinieks”, kas veltīta cilvēces kolektīvās atmiņas saglabāšanas un pieejamības tēmai, cildinot UNESCO dokumentārā mantojuma programmu “Pasaules atmiņa”.  

17. oktobrī ar koncertizrādi bērniem „Atmiņu glabātājam pa pēdām” noslēgsies 10. ērģeļmūzikas festivāls „ORGANismi”. Festivāls notiek Latgales vēstniecībā „Gors” un tā idejas autore un mākslinieciskā vadītāja ir pasaulē zināmā ērģelniece Iveta Apkalna, kurai bērnu jauniestudējums ir īpaši svarīgs. Kā saka pati ērģelniece, tas katru gadu festivāla noslēgumā pamatīgi uzlādē enerģiju, domājot arī jau par nākamajiem festivāliem.

Stāsta UNESCO Latvijas Nacionālās komisijas Kultūras sektora vadītāja Beāte Lielmane. No 13. līdz 19. oktobrim Latvijā atzīmēsim ikgadējo UNESCO nedēļu. Tā mums atgādina, ka jau vairāk nekā trīsdesmit gadus esam daļa no šīs starptautiskās organizācijas, kas visā pasaulē rūpējas par izglītību, zinātni un kultūru. Šogad nedēļas uzmanības centrā būs dokumentārais mantojums un UNESCO programma “Pasaules atmiņa”. Tās mērķis ir saglabāt mūsu kolektīvo atmiņu un nodot to nākamajām paaudzēm. Daudzi no jums zina par UNESCO Pasaules mantojuma vietām – piemēram, Tadžmahalu, Versaļas pili vai mūsu pašu Rīgas vēsturisko centru. Daži noteikti ir dzirdējuši arī par nemateriālā kultūras mantojuma sarakstiem, kurā iekļauta Dziesmu un deju svētku tradīcija. Taču reti kurš zinās, ka savs nozīmīgāko vērtību saraksts ir arī dokumentārajam mantojumam. Tajā iekļautas liecības, ko cilvēce pierakstījusi vai citādi iemūžinājusi grāmatās, vēstulēs, rokrakstos, fotogrāfijās, skaņu ierakstos, filmās, pat zvanos un zīlēšanas kaulos. Pasaules atmiņas izveide diemžēl cieši saistās ar kara radīto postu. 1992. gadā Sarajevas bombardēšanā tika iznīcināta Nacionālā bibliotēka ar simtiem gadu laikā uzkrātu zināšanu bagātību. Pēc tā UNESCO nolēma: cilvēces kopīgā atmiņa ir jāsargā. Un jau 1995. gadā tika izveidots starptautiskais Pasaules atmiņas reģistrs, kurā šobrīd ir 570 unikālas liecības no visas pasaules. Kādas liecības reģistrā ir atrodamas? Bēthovena Devītās simfonijas manuskripts un Astrīdas Lindgrēnas arhīvs, Čornobiļas atomelektrostacijas katastrofas dokumenti un Austroungārijas telegramma, kas aizsāka Pirmo pasaules karu. Pasaules Veselības organizācijas programma baku izkaušanai, Annas Frankas dienasgrāmata, Amundsena Dienvidpola ekspedīcijas materiāli un Īzaka Ņūtona rokraksti. Šīs un citas liecības stāsta gan par notikumiem, kas izmainīja vēstures gaitu, gan zinātnes atklājumiem, gan par izcilu personību radošo devumu un cilvēka gara diženākajiem sasniegumiem. Arī Latvijas vēstures un identitātes aspekti ir ierakstīti šajā kopīgajā cilvēces atmiņā: Dainu skapis, kurā glabājas vairāk nekā 200 000 tautasdziesmu tekstu, Baltijas ceļš, kas vienoja Baltijas valstis vienotiem centieniem pēc brīvības, dokumenti par Hanzas vēsturi, kas raksturo visa Baltijas jūras reģiona vēsturi, un Ļubļinas ūnijas akts, kas, lai gan glabājās Polijā, tomēr, ir svarīga liecība arī mūsu vēsturē. Lai arī Latvijas arhīvos, bibliotēkās, muzejos un citās atmiņas institūcijās meklētu, atrastu un izceltu izcilākās dokumentārās vērtības 2009. gadā tika izveidots “Pasaules atmiņas” Latvijas nacionālais reģistrs. Šobrīd tajā ir iekļautas 10 nominācijas, kuru iepazīšana ir kā ceļojums laikā. Strenču fotodarbnīcas stikla plašu kolekcijā redzam, kāda pirms simts gadiem bija mazpilsētas ikdiena. Eduarda Krauca stikla negatīvos soli pa solim izsekojam Ķeguma spēkstacijas celtniecības gaitām. Pieminekļu valdes ekspedīciju fotogrāfijās varam ieraudzīt prasmes un dzīvesveidu, kas mūsdienās gandrīz izzudis. Fonogrāfa valču ierakstos saklausām latviešu tautas mūzikas skanējumu no pagājušā gadsimta sākuma. Rīgas rātes protokolu grāmatas paver vēstures lappuses Latvijas galvaspilsētas attīstības iepazīšanai gandrīz triju gadsimtu garumā. Nozīmīgs pavadonis šajā pagātnes izpētes ceļā ir arī Johans Kristofs Broce, kura rūpīgajos zīmējumos un rokrakstos iemūžināta Latvijas teritorijas vēsture no 13. līdz 19. gadsimtam. Tāpat Latvijas nacionālajā reģistrā tiek sargāti mūsu literārie un garīgie dārgumi: Raiņa un Aspazijas vēstules vairāk nekā 30 gadu garumā, Hernhūtiešu rokraksti, kas apliecina latviešu identitātes dzimšanu, un Sibīrijā rakstītās vēstules uz bērza tāss, kas atklāj cilvēka spēju saglabāt cerību pat vissmagākajos apstākļos. Tāpat reģistrā glabājas arī Latvijas Centrālās Padomes 1944. gada 17. marta memorands – apliecinājums mūsu gribai pēc neatkarīgas valsts. Šogad notiks Latvijas Nacionālā reģistra papildināšana, un pavisam drīz uzzināsim, kādas jaunas vērtības to bagātinās. UNESCO programma “Pasaules atmiņa” mums atgādina, ka dokumentārais mantojums nav tikai papīru kopums arhīvā. Tie ir dzīvi stāsti, kas tver pagātnes liecības, veido mūsu kopīgo identitāti, un ir nozīmīgi saglabāšanai nākotnē.

In this episode, we're talking with local noise punk band Tiny. Members Noah Bemben, Rebel Barnes, Isabel Nassar, and Austen Utterback have been playing music together in different iterations for years. In 2024, Tiny released their debut album Kill on Sight, while they were all still in high school. ATMI producer Rhys James sat down with all four band members at our studio to talk about their music. They spoke about the origins of the band, their rowdy shows, and what the future of Tiny looks like now that they're all moving to the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by Nathan Pobieglo. Theme music is by Kendrick Whiteman with additional music from Devin Shreckengost. Video production and editing by Logan Ehrhart, Charlie Groat, Emmanuel Laron, Rhys James, Jordan Kehl and Vermillion Reed. Watch this episode on YouTube. Special thanks to Mike Dickenson for lending us some extra recording equipment. This episode of our podcast was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. With additional support from the Atwood Foundation, and the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Our August show features interviews with two very different local musicians (Grace C. Elliot and Tiny), plus an interview about the 50th anniversary of the municipality of Anchorage, and a check-in with a former ATMI producer currently reporting for a radio station in rural Alaska. Hosts: Indigo Schlee and Rhys James Events: Michael Hunter Show Producer: Kaylee LaTocha This episode originally aired on KNBA 903 FM on August 2, 2025.

Grace C. Elliot is an Anchorage-based musician who describes her music as dream pop with influences of blues and jazz. In 2020, she released her debut self-titled album. Earlier this year, she released a new single called "Alive." She's had a busy summer, playing shows all over the state, including the Forest Fair in Gridwood, a free concert in Town Square Park, and Rock The Hill, an all-ages music festival at Hilltop Ski Area. ATMI producer Indigo Schlee sat down with Grace in our studio. In their conversation Grace describes her journey in music, the Anchorage music scene, and a health scare in 2020 that informs some of her upcoming songs. They spoke on July 13, 2025, the day after her show at Town Square Park, which was initially headlined by Vanessa Carlton. Carlton had to cancel days before the event, but it continued on as a free show with additional local acts added to the lineup. Hosted by Rhys James. Theme music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. You can also watch this episode in full on YouTube. This episode of our podcast was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. With additional support from the Atwood Foundation, and the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Our July show highlights two all-ages music festivals happening this month. ATMI producer Nathan Pobieglo speaks with members of the band Blackwater Railroad Company about organizing Hatcher Romp, and with members of the Anchorage Concert Association about Rock The Hill. Plus there's news, events, and music from local musicians who are performing at those festivals. Hosts: Madison Dooley and Jordan Kehl News: Ver Events: Micahel Hunter Producer: Kaylee LaTocha This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM on July 5, 2025. 

Atmiņas institūciju nozīme kara un okupācijas apstākļos un miermīlīgu un noturīgu kopienu veicināšanā. Par pieredzi un sadzirdēto konferencē, kurā Ukrainā tikās muzeju un bibliotēku darbinieki no Igaunijas, Latvijas, Lietuvas, Gruzijas, Moldovas un Ukrainas, saruna Kultūras rondo. Stāsta UNESCO Latvijas Nacionālās komisijas ģenerālsekretāre Baiba Moļņika un Latvijas muzeju biedrības ilgtspējas projektu vadītāja Inga Surgunte. Muzeju un bibliotēku speciālisti dalījušies ar pieredzi, kā atmiņas institūcijas darbojas kā pozitīvu sociālo pārmaiņu veicinātājas pat kara un okupācijas apstākļos. Varbūt tas skan arī pārāk oficiāli, tāpēc pievienošu vienas no konferences dalībniecēm Baibas Moļņikas sociālajā medijā "Facebook" ierakstīto: "Tik daudz kā šoreiz es neesmu raudājusi neviena komandējuma laikā…" Tālāk seko emocionālas pārdomas par Ukrainā piedzīvoto… Konferences priekšlasījumus var noskatīties Latvijas muzeju biedrības youtube kontā. Aizvadītajā nedēļā arī norisinājās tiešsaistes konference “Ilgtspējīgas attīstības mērķu lokalizēšana muzejos un bibliotēkās III”, ko organizēja Latvijas Muzeju biedrība, Latvijas Bibliotekāru biedrība un UNESCO Latvijas Nacionālā komisija ar UNESCO Līdzdalības programmas un Ļvivas Kultūras centra Ukrainā atbalstu.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and the focus of this episode. Four of our producers participated in the #SpeakYourMind Ice Bucket challenge, live on the radio! We also have an interview with Annie Ferry, the executive director of NAMI Anchorage, a review of the movie "Sinners" from ATMI producer Cat Whited, and filled out the hour with local music from our archive. Hosts: Kaylee LaTocha and Indigo Schlee News: Nathan Pobieglo Events: Michael Hunter Producer: Quinn White ATMI producers Jordan Kehl, Eleanor Poe, Ormund Alaois, and Xander Rose participated in the ice bucket challenge, with assistance from Wren Crockett and Mo Spooner.  Show artwork by Mo Spooner. This episode originally aired on KNBA 90.3 FM Anchorage on May 3, 2025.

Pagājuši 35 gadi, bet tās dienas saviļņojums joprojām ir tik spēcīgs, it kā tas būtu noticis vakar. 138 deputāti nenobijās no padomju varas draudiem, un nobalsoja – neatkarībai būt! 1990. gada 4.maijs. Ir pieņemta deklarācija par Latvijas Republikas neatkarības atjaunošanu! “Aculiecinieks. Neatkarībai būt!” uz vēsturisko 4.maiju atskatās divi toreizējās Augstākās padomes deputāti, kuri balsoja par Latvijas Neatkarības deklarāciju. Atmiņās kavējas Latvijas Tautas frontes pirmais priekšsēdētājs, AP priekšsēdētāja vietnieks Dainis Īvāns un toreizējā tautfrontiete, biedrības biedrības "4. maija deklarācijas klubs" prezidente Velta Čebotarenoka.

Liela daļa mūsu ikdienas darbību ir automātiskas - mūsu ķermenis un prāts tās ir iegaumējis, ļaujot mums atcerēties jaunas lietas. Taču, kā īslaicīgā un automātiskā atmiņa darbojas cilvēkiem, kuri pārcietuši dažādas slimības? Kas notiek mūsu galvās, kad mācāmies automatiskas darbības un kāpēc dažkārt atceramies vecus faktus, bet aizmirstam, kāpēc atnācām uz veikalu? Kas notiek ar mūsu ierastajām darbībām un neseno notikumu atminēšanos, kad kļūstam vecāki? Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā analizē Latvijas Universitātes  Uztveres un kognitīvo sistēmu laboratorijas vadītājs, profesors Jurģis Šķilters un Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Neiroloģijas un neiroķirurģijas katedras pasniedzējs, VCA Neiroloģijas dienesta vadītājs, neirologs Jānis Mednieks.   Vai dabas līdzekļi var palīdzēt asināt prāta modrību? Neviens vien līdzeklis aptieku plauktos sola uzlabot prāta darbību un atmiņu. Ginko, žeņšeņs, rozmarīns… Vai tiešām mēs savu atmiņu varam uzlabot, lietojot preparātus ar minētajiem augiem? Ko tie sevi slēpj un vai arī Latvijas dabā ir rodami augi, kas uzlabo atmiņu un cilvēka kognitīvās spējas, stāsts Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Lietišķās farmācijas docētāja Inga Sīle. Āzijas floras pārstāvji žeņšeņs, divdaivu ginks, eleitorokoks, rožainā rodiola jeb zeltsakne jau izsenis ir atzīti kā atmiņu uzlabojoši ārstniecības augi, un izrādās, šīs senču zināšanas nav tikai mārketinga triks, bet tiešām šie augi ir labi izpētīti un to ķīmiskajā sastāvā atklātas vielas, kas palīdz labāk darboties mūsu atmiņai. Inga Sīle norāda, ka lignānu savienojumi šajos augos ir tie, kas veicina atmiņas uzlabošanos, bet šie savienojumi ir arī sastopami citos augos un ir arī atbildīgi arī par imūnsistēmu un palīdz hormonālās sistēmas darbībai. Nav vienas konkrētas vielas, kas vieno pieminētos augus. Katram augam  būs savas aktīvās vielas, kas labvēlīgi iedarbojas uz mūsu atmiņu. Inga Sīle vairākus gadus arī ir pētījusi Latvijas dabā augošos ārstniecības augus un šie pētījumi rezultējušies grāmatā „"Ārstniecības augi latviešu tautas ārstniecības pierakstos un to praktiskā lietojuma analīze". Vai arī mūsu platuma grādos ir atrasti augi, kas uzlabi atmiņu? Latvijas florā nav daudz tādu, kas tiešā veidā uzlabo atmiņu, tie būs vairāk svešzemju augi, bet tos var kultivēt dārzos. Par izvēlēto grāmatu stāsta vēsturnieks, Latvijas Universitātes profesors Andris Šnē. Viņš izraudzījies detektīvstāstus un konkrēti par Šerloku Holmsu. Aicinājums izvēlēties kādu dārgumu grāmatu plauktā bijis grūts un izaicinošs uzdevums, jo ikdienā ir daudz jāstrādā ar literatūru un dažādiem pētījumiem par vēsturi un arheoloģiju. "Pēc pārdomām paliku nevis pie zinātniskas literatūras, bet pie daiļlitratūras. Nav nekāds noslēpums, ka ne viens vien arheologs un vēsturnieks ir arī detektīvromānu cienāts, tāpēc grībētu pievērst uzmanību vienam no saviem iecienītākajiem literārajiem tēliem - Šerlokam Holmsam," stāsta Andris Šnē.

The Anchorage Daily News is the most widely read newspaper in Alaska. When journalists are writing a news story, photos can be just as important as the stories themselves. ADN staff photographer Marc Lester has been working with the paper for over 25 years taking photos for news, sports, feature stories, and standalone pictures of nature in Alaska.  ATMI producer Micheal Hunter sat down with Marc to talk about his work. They discuss Marc's early days as a photographer, some of the standout moments in his career, and his advice for budding journalists. Hosted by Xander Rose. Written and produced by Taylor Heckart. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.  This episode was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Vairākas desmitgades 20. gadsimtā Latvijas piekraste daudzās vietās bija slēgta cilvēku acīm. Kāda bija Baltijas jūras piekraste padomju periodā? Kā tur sadzīvoja zvejnieki, atpūtnieki, padomju militārās struktūras un daba? Kāda bija dabas daudzveidība laikā, kad vairākas vietas Latvijas piejūras teritorijās apmeklētājiem bija liegtas? Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā skaidro Latvijas Nacionālās aizsardzības akadēmijas pētnieks Valdis Kuzmins un meklēšanas savienības "Leģenda" pārstāvis Viktors Duks. Atmiņas dalās kino režisore Ilze Burkovska-Jakobsena, kura bērnību pavadīja Alsungā un par to arī savulaik stāstīts Ilzes veidotajā animācijas filmā “Mans mīļākais karš”.  

In our last episode, ATMI producers Cat Whited, Mo Spooner, and Elle Engel discussed the 2025 Oscar nominations. Now that the awards have been handed out, they're back to talk about the results. They discuss the big award winners, their thoughts on Conan O'Brien as the host for the night, and whether they think the Oscars in general reflect their taste in movies. Hosted and produced by Indigo Schlee. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.  With additional support from the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

It's award season, so it's time to talk about the 2025 Oscar Nominations! ATMI producers Cat Whited, Mo Spooner, and Elle Engel sat down to go through some of the main Oscar categories. They talked about what they think will win versus what they hope will win, shine a light on movies that were not nominated, and their favorite films and performances of last year. Hosted by Eleanor Poe. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Film Club was made possible with funding from the Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.  With additional support from the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism Fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Atmiņas par priesteri K.Bojāru viņa bēru dienā. Priesteris Gaitis Dubults par Ogres S. Meinarda skolu. Priesteris Rihards Rasnacis par priesteri K.Bojāru.

Ceļojumu grāmata bez fotogrāfijām, jo visas fotogrāfijas, visi dokumenti un papīra gabaliņi ir sadeguši – Marikas Rozenbergas pierakstītie tēlnieces Ēvī Upenieces (1925–2024) stāsti „No Sarkandaugavas līdz Havanai”. Ļoti skopos vārdos arī daži svarīgi teikumi par tēlniecību un padomju īstenību. Tiekamies ar Mariku Rozenbergu no izdevniecības „Aminori” un mākslas zinātnieci Ingrīdu Burāni. Netipiski memuāriem šo grāmatu ilustrē nevis fotomateriāli, bet mākslinieces Baibas Baibas zīmējumi.

Atmiņu un iedomu telpas dominē nupat atklātajās divās izstādēs Kim? Laikmetīgās mākslas centrā. Annas Ceipes personālizstāde ar nosaukumu „Atmiņaines plūdmaņas” ir mākslinieces pirmā personālizstāde "Kim?" telpās, savukārt Anna Malicka pēc Londonā pavadītā gada ar azartisku prieku radījusi izstādi „Pūra lāde (((pure lady)))”. "Kim?" Laikmetīgās mākslas centrā vispirms iepazīsimies ar mākslinieci Annu Ceipi un viņas darbiem, kas izkārtoti divās telpās, un tos vieno nosaukums „Atmiņaines plūdmaņas”. Tas ir stāsts par atmiņu ainavām. Annai Ceipei, kura savu vārdu vietējā mākslas vidē jau nostiprinājusi, pērn sarīkotas izstādes arī Briselē un Tallinā, šī ir pirmā lielā personālizstāde "Kim?" Laikmetīgās mākslas centrā. Izstādes kuratore Zane Onckule atgādina gan par iepriekšēju sadarbību ar Annu,  gan raksturo jaunāko izstādi. Atmiņas ir bieži izmantots motīvs mākslinieku darbos, Annas Ceipes izstādē atmiņu ainava, atmiņu aina ir poētiski melanholiska. Anna Malicka ir jaunā māksliniece, kurai tīk eksperimentēt un aizrautība ir visprecīzākais vārds, kas raksturo viņu. Kopā ar mākslinieci un  arī kuratori esam apsēdušās izstādes daļā, kurā vērojams videodarbs. Tas ir 14 minūšu gars, un Anna Malicka uzsver, ka tas ir kolektīvs darbs, jo sadarbojusies ar savām draudzenēm māksliniecēm. Uzzinu arī, ka abas Annas ir kolēģes un draudzenes. Vēlāk Anna rāda arī smalkus izšuvumus, kurus radījusi pati un tas ir laikietilpīgs darbs, savukārt citi - ātri izveidojami arī ar plēstu tehniku. Annas Ceipes un Anna Malickas personālizstādes "Kim?" Laikmetīgās mākslas centrā skatāmas līdz 23.martam.

Send us a textCan legal operations keep pace with the demands of a global workforce? This week, I sit down with Sam Ross, Chief Legal officer at Remote, the HR platform that's redefining global hiring. Sam shares insights on scaling legal teams, building efficient processes and the future of legal operations in an AI-driven world. If you're curious about how to lead in a global economy, optimise legal services for maximum impact, this episode's for you! Go give it a listen now. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Sam discussing: Pragmatism in hiring Career Journey and Transition to In-House Roles Adapting to the Tech and Fintech WorldThe Value of Curiosity and Asking Questions Building Relationships with Legal Recruiters Connect with Sam here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-ross-29ab0311/ You can now communicate with us through fan mail, find out more here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/legally-speaking-podcast_exciting-news-legally-speaking-podcast-activity-7272211019375030272-AtMi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosSupport the show

Singer/Songwriter Emma Hill has been in the Anchorage music scene for almost two decades. Originally from the village of Sleetmute, Emma is also a co-owner of Rage City Vintage and hosts the all-ages songwriter showcase Spenard Song Circle.  In August, Emma hosted “Eras of Anchorage: An art exhibit honoring the history of the Anchorage music scene.” It featured photography, posters, and audio recordings documenting the city's musical history. ATMI producer AJ Yambao sat down with Emma to talk about her career. She spoke about inspiring young people in the Anchorage music scene, mental health advocacy, and the future of Spenard Song Circle. On our YouTube page, you can see full videos of Emma performing her songs "We Are We (Fur Babies)" and "Wild Ride." Hosted by Kaylee LaTocha. Written by Taylor Heckart. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.  Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the State of Alaska Division of Public Health.  The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

This episode, we're talking to local Alaskan band SunDog. The trio is composed of guitarist/singer Abi Sparkman, bassist Devin Lind, and drummer Philip Giannulis. Their music has been described as psychedelic, pop-grunge, and classic-rock inspired. Their third album “About You” came out on September 25th, and they celebrated the release with a concert at Bear Tooth a few days later.  ATMI producer Kaylee LaTocha sat down with SunDog to talk about the formation of the band, Anchorage's music scene, and break down the themes of “About You”.  Click the links to see SunDog perform their songs "Spinning Out" "Fading Flower" and "Out of Place" in the ATMI studio. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Written by Taylor Heckart. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman.  Special thanks to Mike Dickenson at Williwa for graciously lending us some audio gear, and to Jeremy Blake at King Technical High School for his added mentorship. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the State of Alaska Division of Public Health.  The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.  

The Mat-Su School District made headlines last fall when they voted to severely limit the student representative position on the school board. Ben Kolendo, a senior at Mat-Su Career & Tech High School in Wasilla, held the seat at the time.  Then this summer, the school board voted to entirely remove the position, which dates back to 1979.  ATMI producer Edison Wallace Moyer sat down in the studio with Kolendo to talk about his experiences on the school board. He spoke about the responsibilities of being a student representative, the conflicts with the school board that led to his role being limited, and the larger story that followed. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Produced and written by Taylor Heckart. Edited by Logan Ehrhart. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.  Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the State of Alaska Division of Public Health.  The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

If you've been downtown at all this summer, you might have noticed one less lane of traffic on a couple of busy streets. Anchorage now has a protected bike lane running along parts of A Street and 6th Avenue.  This bike lane won't be there forever – just for the summer– but this protected bike lane is part of a larger two-year study funded by the bipartisan infrastructure bill. In this episode, we're hearing from the project leads. ATMI producer Taylor Heckart sat down in the studio with Brad Coy, the director of the Traffic Engineering Department at the Municipality of Anchorage, and Anna Bosin, the Regional Traffic Safety Engineer for the Department of Transportation for the State of Alaska.  They talked about the massive collaboration required to make this project happen, the benefits that protected bike lanes could bring to the community, and what it means to build infrastructure with non-motorized users in mind.  Hosted by Grace Fujimoto. Produced and written by Taylor Heckart. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the State of Alaska Division of Public Health.  The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

The Palmer band 3000-21 describe themselves as a cartoon robot band from outer space. In 2022, they released a full-length album “Across The Metaverse.” Last year, they put out an EP of new music called “Interdimensional UFO.”  In March of this year, 3000-21 took human form and stopped by the ATMI studio to chat with producer Ormund Alaois. They talked about their songwriting process, the inspiration for their band's identity, and their roots in the Alaska music scene.  Hosted by Grace Fujimoto. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Click the links to see 3000-21 perform their songs "Love You Still" "Scatterbrained Man" and "Goodbye" at the ATMI studio. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Emilio Miguel Torres is a filmmaker who was raised in Ketchikan, Alaska. As a kid, Torres got involved with the local community theater, First City Players, where he was exposed to directing and storytelling. He spent high school in Seattle before attending NYU film school.  Since graduating college in 2021, he has made a handful of short films, including “The Ladder,” which tells the story of an aging Alaskan fisherman who must decide between accepting old age and restarting his life through a futuristic procedure. It was shot in Ketchikan with the help of many of the individuals who helped foster his love of movies as a kid. Torres currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona, but in the fall of 2023, he returned again to his hometown to shoot his first feature film, an expansion of “The Ladder.” Currently the film is in post-production and Torres has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help finish his movie. ATMI producer Jordan Kehl spoke with Torres over Zoom about “The Ladder.” He talked about the challenges of filming in the remote town of Ketchikan, what he hopes to accomplish with the crowdfunding campaign, and how his hometown community came together to help him with his passion project. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

The Alaska Filming Initiative is a group of local filmmakers dedicated to reigniting the success of our state's film industry. They hope to not just create movie making opportunities, but to foster a thriving, diverse, and sustainable economic environment across the state. One of the ways they are exploring to achieve this, is by bringing a film tax incentive back to the state.  Some Alaskans might remember the movies Big Miracle and The Frozen Ground filming up here over a decade ago. At that time, there was a sizable film tax incentive in place that attracted those productions. But it was short lived, and since then movies and TV shows that are set in Alaska often film at other locations, where it is more financially feasible. In this episode, we're hearing from Ashleigh Snead and Steven Cornfield, two members of the Alaska Filming Initiative. They spoke with ATMI producer Jordan Kehl about how a film tax incentive could benefit the state's economy, garnering support from legislatures to get a feasibility study done, and much more.  Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

In this episode we're talking about the new movie Wonka, based on the beloved Roald Dahl character Willy Wonka. The movie turns the clock back to when Wonka was a young man, before he had his famed chocolate factory and stars Timothee Chalamet as the chocolatier to be.  A group of our ATMI producers sat down in our studio to discuss the movie, and snack on a few chocolatey delights too. They talk about how Wonka compares to the other two adaptations of Roald Dahl's source material, its lack of promotion as a musical, and whether the movie left them with a sweet or bitter taste. Roundtable led by Roey McCowan. Hosted by Madison Knutson. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Rosie Rush is a singer/songwriter from Anchorage, Alaska. If you've been listening to our other recent episodes with local musicians, you may have already heard of her. She sings back-up vocals on a song from Zane Penny's debut album. And Ashley Young mentioned putting together some tour dates with her this spring. Starting this May, Rosie will be opening for the band Medium Build at shows throughout the US and Canada.  In December 2023, Rosie stopped by the ATMI studio to speak with producer Roey McCowan, and to play some of her music. She talked about collaborating with other local musicians, how songwriting is like a puzzle, and drops a few hints about her debut album. Hosted by Madison Knutson. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Click the links to see Rosie perform her songs "Love To Borrow" and "Skeleton" at the ATMI studio. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

In recent years there have been a handful of new Godzilla movies produced in America. But Godzilla Minus One was made in Japan, where the franchise started, and its story brings audiences back to the genesis of the monster: the aftermath of World War II. Godzilla Minus One focuses on Koichi Shikishima, a kamikaze pilot who, after opting not to fulfill his military responsibility, returns to his home in Tokyo. After learning his parents died in the bombing of Tokyo, Koichi meets Noriko, a young woman who is taking care of an orphan child named Akiko. Together they try to start a new life and leave the life of war behind them. That is, until Godzilla emerges and threatens the lives of the Japanese people. ATMI producers Isaiah Hernandez, Logan Ehrhart, and Ormund Alaois sat down to talk about this new Godzilla film, its unique focus on its human characters, how it compares to other Godzilla movies, and much more. Hosted by Jordan Kehl.  Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Ryan Tester is a freelance filmmaker based in Anchorage, Alaska. After taking the Video and Audio Production course at King Tech high school, he went on to produce his original movies with friends, work on commercial shoots, and start his own production company: Confine Light Films. He is currently in pre-production on the feature length film Stranger, serving as one of the film's cinematographers. In a previous episode, we spoke with Stranger's writer/director Jinn Chang and producer Bright Chang. ATMI producer and fellow King Tech alumni Maria Koop sat down with Ryan Tester in our studio to talk about making movies. He also touched on the planning process for Stranger, how he became interested in filmmaking, and the gig where he and Maria first met. They spoke on December 30, 2023. Hosted by Logan Ehrhart. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Bethlehem Shalom is an artist of many talents: music, fashion, drawing, photography. In 2022 she was an artist-in-residence at the Anchorage Museum, showcasing her eclectic clothing design. This year, she is opening for the band Medium Build at the Bear Tooth Theater on January 26th. It's part of a series of three shows by Medium Build, all of which sold out in days. Bethlehem stopped by the ATMI studio to speak with producer Madison Dooley about her art, and play a few songs. She talked about creating music videos for her songs on her own, collaborating with other local musicians, and much more. They spoke on December 30th, 2023. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Click the links to see Bethlehem Shalom perform her songs "Lemons" "Owe Me Money" and "Groundhog Day" in our studio. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Quantum Cowboys tells the story of two hapless drifters in search of an elusive musician. The film utilizes a mix of live action and multiple styles of animation as the characters traverse the American west, as well as space and time.  Its cast includes Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone, Kiowa Gordon, David Arquette, and Gary Farmer. It was co-written and directed by our guest, Geoff Marslett. This isn't Geoff's first rodeo with ATMI. He moderated the Q&A for our youth film screening After School Special, at the 2022 Anchorage International Film Festival, where he was also screening Quantum Cowboys.  ATMI producer Kendrick Whiteman spoke with Geoff over Zoom, to talk about Quantum Cowboys, the difficulties in distributing an independent film in today's market, and his love for coming up to Alaska for the Anchorage International Film Festival. And don't worry. If you haven't seen the movie yet, they don't get into spoilers. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

In 2013, animator and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki released the film “The Wind Rises” then announced his retirement. This was not the first time he publicly retired, and it wouldn't be his last. This winter, Miyazaki, who is now 82 years old, has released a new film called “The Boy and The Heron.” It follows Mahito, a young boy who moves to the countryside with his father and new stepmother, after the death of his mom during World War II. When Mahito encounters a gray heron that taunts him with the suggestion that his mother may still be alive, he embarks on a journey into a strange world that fans of Miyazaki's other works will find themselves familiar with. ATMI producers Madison Knutson and Jordan Kehl sat down to talk about The Boy and the Heron, how it fits in among the rest of the Studio Ghibli filmography, and its vast English-dub voice cast. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

In November 2023, siblings Jiin and Bright Chang launched a crowdfunding campaign for a feature film to be shot in Alaska. This spring, they plan to shoot “Stranger.” Jinn is the writer and director of the movie. Bright serves as its producer. Stranger tells the story of a runaway man returning to Alaska to visit his ailing mother. When he gets entangled with the homeless community, he discovers a long-buried family secret that threatens to upend his entire life. ATMI producer Jordan Kehl sat down with Jiin and Bright in the ATMI studio to talk about their upcoming film, the challenges to crowdfunding a feature length movie, and moving to Alaska in their teens after growing up in Taiwan and the U.K. Hosted by Roey McCowan. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Find out more about Stranger on their website.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Ashley Young is a singer songwriter originally from Yakutat, now based in Anchorage. In the spring she toured with the band Medium Build. Earlier this fall, she went on a tour in the Pacific Northwest with fellow musicians Husse and Zane Penny.  Ashley stopped by the ATMI studio to sit down with producer Roey McCowan. In their extended conversation, she talks about the role her Indigeneity plays in her music, shares stories from the road, and much more. Hosted by AJ Yambao. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Click the links to watch Ashley perform her songs "Secrets" "Dancing On The Words" and "Cast Aside." Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.  

In this episode we're taking a look at how pollutants in drinking water are affecting the health and wellbeing of communities in Alaska. And how these chemicals can stay in a person's body… forever.  ATMI senior reporter Chloe Chaobal began her reporting in 2021 after being awarded a youth mini grant from the Alaska Conservation Foundation. The Youth Mini-Grant program aims to support youth-led projects that address conservation issues in Alaska.  Chloe sought this funding after developing an interest and concern for Alaskans who may have been exposed to these chemicals through their drinking water. This episode is narrated by Madison Knutson, written by Chloe Chaobal and Madison Knutson. Mentorship and production support from Cody Liska, John Kendall, and Rosey Robards.  Hosted by Roey McCowan. Music by Kendrick Whiteman, Ormund Alaois, and Tyler Felson.  Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska Conservation Foundation. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. ATMI maintains editorial control of this podcast content.  Thanks to our listeners who contribute to our programs and help us leverage additional funds and grants.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

On November 30th, 2018, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Anchorage in South Central Alaska. There were numerous property damages were reported, including Gruening Middle School in Eagle River. That morning, when ATMI senior producer Daisy Carter was ducking under a desk, she thought of Gruening, where she had attended middle school. She worried that it wasn't able to sustain such a massive earthquake. And to some degree, she was right. In this episode Daisy explores how the 2018 earthquake affected Gruening Middle School, how the community adjusted, and the school's reopening years later. Written and produced by Daisy Carter, with mentorship and production support from Cody Liska, John Kendall, and Rosey Robbards. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including Spirit of Youth and United Way of Anchorage. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Zane Penny became a youth producer for ATMI way back in 2019, when he was taking the audio and video production class at King Technical High School. He applied his skills to various video, radio, and podcast projects with ATMI throughout the years, including screening short films he'd directed to our annual youth film showcase. But in 2020, Zane took up a new passion: music. Now he's released his debut, full length album of music, titled New Skin. Prior to the release of New Skin, Zane stopped by the ATMI studios to speak with fellow producer, and former high school classmate, Kendrick Whiteman. He talks about his new album, going on tour with other local musicians, and his love for film. Hosted by Nico Coltrane. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Click the links to watch Zane performing his songs "Pants" and "Maybe The Moon" in (and outside) our studio. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

We're doing something a bit different with this episode. Rather than dish on the latest hit movie, we're turning the mic over to our own aspiring filmmakers. ATMI producers Kendrick Whiteman, Daisy Carter, Logan Tyler Smith, and AJ Yambao all sat down to talk about their experiences making and studying films, some of the lessons they've learned along the way, the impact they hope their work will have, and much more. Hosted by Ormund Alaois. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including The Alaska Community Foundation through the 2022 Healthy Communities: Arts, Culture, Play Grant. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

For this episode, we're talking about the new animated movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. A sequel to the 2018 chapter Into The Spider-Verse, it picks back up with our hero Miles Morales as he tries to balance life in high school, the expectations of his parents, and his responsibilities being your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. But when fellow Spider-person Gwen Stacy crosses the multiverse to pay him a visit, Miles is thrust into another adventure that takes him out of his dimension and into many others, meeting new heroes and villains along the way. A few of our ATMI film critics sat down to talk about the movie, how it uses the medium of animation to elevate the story, the growing trend of multiverse storytelling, and much more. Hosted by Kendrick Whiteman. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including The Alaska Community Foundation through the 2022 Healthy Communities: Arts, Culture, Play Grant. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

It's official, folks! The Covid-19 pandemic is over. On May 5th the W.H.O declared an end to the global health emergency.  The virus is now in its endemic phase. But that's not exactly as final as it sounds. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink dropped by our studio to chat with ATMI producer Roey McCowan about what Covid's endemic phase means and what life we look like now that the pandemic emergency declarations are over.  They spoke on April 25th, 2023, before the W.H.O. ended the global pandemic emergency. Hosted by AJ Schultz. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of our funders. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19 Wellness resources! Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention! How to protect yourself & others What to do if you are sick How to cope with stress These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

In November 2020, we interviewed Annie Thomas-Landrum about her work as the project manager for the UAA Surge Contact Tracing Team. At the time, before vaccines were widely available, contact tracing was a vital tool in slowing the spread of Covid-19. But as time went on, vaccines became available and new variants caused case counts to skyrocket, we heard less and less about contact tracing. So in this episode, ATMI producer Edison Wallace-Moyer speaks with Annie again. She and her contact tracing team continued working through March 2022. Since then she has gone on to a position as the Associate Director of Health Workforce for the Alaska Area Health Education Centers.  In their conversation, Annie talks about what happened with contact tracing efforts throughout the course of the pandemic, how Covid has changed the medical profession, and how we will still be feeling the effects of the pandemic for a while. They spoke on May 19, 2023.  Hosted by Forrest Rodgers. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of our funders. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19 Free vaccines, boosters and flu shots in Anchorage: anchoragecovidvaccine.org Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: carelinealaska.com Suicide and Crisis Line: 988 suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.  

In this episode we're looking back on an aspect of Alaska's history that isn't often revisited, but lives on in the hearts of many who grew up here: TV commercials. David Reamer normally spends his time writing a weekly column in the Anchorage Daily News about the history of Alaska. He also co-authored the book “Black Lives in Alaska: A History of African-Americans in the Far Northwest.”  But recently, he's been spending his free time finding and compiling old, local commercials from across the state. He posts them on his social media accounts and his YouTube channel.  The collection he's put together feature ads dating back to the 70's and include everything from beer commercials, car dealerships, politicians, and Alaska's many local celebrities.  ATMI producer Madison Knutson spoke with Reamer about these artifacts, what they tell us about the history of Alaska, and how the state has been perceived by the lower 48.  Hosted by Roey McCowan. Music by Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.

Kira Buckland is a voice actor whose work mainly includes characters in English dubbed Japanese anime, cartoons, and video games. She has over 300 voice credits including the anime television series Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and role-playing video game Genshin Impact. Born and raised in Alaska, Buckland studied Japanese at UAA. When she was a student at West High School she founded Senshi-Con, an annual anime convention in Anchorage that still happens every year.  On top of all that, she also founded the Voice Acting Club, an online community that aims to bring voice actors and content creators together. ATMI producer, and aspiring voice actor, Jordan Kehl spoke with Buckland about her career. She talks about the various projects she's lended her voice to, her Alaskan roots, and shares advice for people trying to get into the business. Hosted by Lu Ramirez de Searns Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. 

The U.S. national emergency to respond to Covid-19 officially ended on April 10, 2023. A separate national health emergency related to the virus is set to expire on May 11th. So with the pandemic coming to a close, we've decided to wind down this podcast series. We just have a few stories left to share before we go. In December of 2020 we spoke with Danny Mindlin, an ER doctor at Providence Medical Center. Over Zoom, he shared his experiences working in emergency care while hospitals were adapting to an influx of patients sick with Covid-19.  On April 4th of this year, Dr. Mindlin stepped into the ATMI studio and sat down with producer Kendrick Whiteman to give an update on what working in the Emergency Room at Providence is like now. He reflects on the early days of the pandemic, the new normal of day-to-day operations at the hospital, the long term psychological effects of Covid, and much more. Hosted by Maria Koop. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including the Alaska Community Foundation. The opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of our funders. RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19 Free vaccines, boosters and flu shots in Anchorage: anchoragecovidvaccine.org Center for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line: carelinealaska.com Suicide and Crisis Line: 988 suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline thehotline.org: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522 alaska211.org or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start. These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.

The sci-fi action movie "Slash/Back" tells the story of a group of teenage Inuit girls living in the community of Pang near the Arctic Circle in Canada. When an alien invasion threatens their town, it's up to the girls to take them on. In this special episode, we're hearing from the film's director and co-writer Nyla Innuksuk. She grew up in Nunavut, the territory of Canada that Pang is in. She spoke with ATMI producers Ezra Dan and Kendrick Whiteman about the making of Slash/Back.  Hosted by Maria Koop. Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost.  Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on. Many thanks to supporters of our podcast, including The Alaska Community Foundation through the 2022 Healthy Communities: Arts, Culture, Play Grant. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

Nat Herz spent almost a decade as a journalist, writing for the Anchorage Daily News and Alaska Public Media. Then one day, last June, he quit his job and decided to strike out on his own. He created The Northern Journal, a subscription-based newsletter that reports and provides commentary on Alaska' environment, energy industry, government and politics. ATMI producer Edison Wallace-Moyer sat down with Herz to talk about setting out on his own as a freelance journalist, the changing political landscape of Alaska, and issues relevant to youth. Hosted by Jordan Kehl.  Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena'ina people, whose land we work on.